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Schools must remember that tackling obesity is not about imparting knowledge but changing behaviour, says Dr Tara Porter

Tes’ mental health columnist writes to adolescents who may be struggling with their wellbeing in the coronavirus crisis

It is likely that the pandemic will trigger mental-health problems for some children. Psychologist Tara Porter looks at how adults can help mitigate them

Subjecting the ‘forgotten third’ of those who fail maths and English language GCSE to multiple resits only causes further mental distress and disenfranchisement, writes Tara Porter. Instead, we should value every child’s contribution

Teachers have low levels of autonomy and decision-making at work – reflective practice could help, says Tara Porter

Child mental health staff are having to make life and death decisions without sufficient time, warns Dr Tara Porter